Members of the Island Council traveled to Bonaire in September to continue the BES Summit, a pivotal event that commenced earlier this year. The summit brought together representatives from Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba to address critical issues and collaborate on strategies to enhance the well-being of residents across the …

The report from DossierKoninkrijksRelaties highlights potential austerity measures the Dutch Ministry of Finance is considering to save 150 million euros in spending on the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands over the next three years. These proposals are part of a broader effort to improve public finances and …

The 2025 budget from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) prioritizes strengthening and renewing democracy, the rule of law, and good governance. The government plans to improve public services through smarter use of technology, increase self-sufficiency in the Caribbean islands of the Kingdom, and ensure sustainable recovery …

The State Commission against Discrimination and Racism has concluded its working visit to Saba. Prior to this, the Commission visited St. Eustatius and Bonaire. “We had many insightful conversations, which provide a solid foundation for further work. We were impressed by the friendly and open atmosphere that facilitated discussions on …

Are you interested in a challenging, meaningful, and dynamic career in law enforcement? Would you like to work on the beautiful islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, or Saba, and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community? If so, we warmly invite you to our information session on the …

The Schoof cabinet’s government program, though largely neutral in tone, offers little concrete information regarding its ambitions for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Compared to the previous Rutte IV administration, the tone feels more distant, though not unfriendly. A subtle distinction can be found between the language in the …

Following the launch of the Car Wreck and Metal Waste Removal Project on August 28th, Public Entity Saba is pleased to report the successful relocation of over 35 car wrecks to the Waste Management Facility, where they are being processed and baled for recycling. Currently, the facility houses approximately 150 …

The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that for the remainder of 2024, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) has allocated an additional, temporary subsidy to further reduce the costs of transported Reverse Osmosis (RO) water in a significant move to enhance purchasing power and improve the …

Winair — the only com­mercial airline with daily flights to Saba — stopped transporting bulk cargo to the surrounding islands at the beginning of this month, limiting shipments to “speed mail” of 20 kilo­grammes, or 44 pounds, per flight. This causes severe delays in transporting cargo and significantly increases costs …